Lot Essay
Similar Ottoman kilijs are published in Hales, 2013, p.209, nos.507 and 508. Another similar kilij was sold at Christie's London, 9 October 2014, lot 120 and 27 April 2017, lot 13.
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BLACK SEA COAST, PROBABLY TRABZON, 19H CENTURY
Details
AN OTTOMAN CORAL-INSET SWORD (KILIJ)
BLACK SEA COAST, PROBABLY TRABZON, 19H CENTURY
The blade of typical form with gold overlaid inscriptions and decoration, the sheath and hilt of gilt copper extensively inset with coral and turquoise
35in. (89cm.) long
BLACK SEA COAST, PROBABLY TRABZON, 19H CENTURY
The blade of typical form with gold overlaid inscriptions and decoration, the sheath and hilt of gilt copper extensively inset with coral and turquoise
35in. (89cm.) long
Special notice
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